The Velvet Sundown, once thought to be a rising star in country-folk music, has been exposed as an AI-driven illusion. Spotify users who connected with the band’s music were shocked to learn that their favorite songs were created by algorithms.

The albums Floating On Echoes and Dust And Silence had touched many, offering comfort and meaning. The emotional fallout from the revelation has been widespread.

A whistleblower claiming to be an adjunct member revealed that Suno, a sophisticated AI platform, was behind the music. The band’s creators eventually admitted the truth and ended the project.

This case has become a catalyst for discussions about authenticity, creativity, and the future of music in an age dominated by artificial intelligence.